4-2-7: PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL:
   (A)   Purpose: It is the purpose of this section to ensure the adequacy, proper location, and proper construction of septic systems in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
   (B)   Applicability And Prohibition: This section shall apply to all sewage and drainage systems and facilities located within the Village. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this title to perform any work subject to this section, or to install, use or maintain any facility or system subject to this section except in strict compliance with the provisions and appendices of this section 4-2-7 and the provisions of all other applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Village and of other governments and agencies having jurisdiction.
   (C)   Definitions: The following definitions shall apply to this section:
   AEROBIC TREATMENT PLANT: Equipment or devices for the treatment of sewage by the forced addition of air or oxygen.
   APPROVED OR APPROVAL: Accepted by or acceptable to the Village except as the context shall explicitly indicate accepted by or acceptable to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
   BEDROOM: For the purpose of establishing the rate of flow for domestic sewage, any room, whatever named, which is easily suitable for use regularly as a room for sleeping, including, but not limited to, a den or study.
   BUILDING SEWER: That part of the horizontal piping of a drainage system which extends from the end of the building drain, receives the discharge of the building drain and conveys it to a private sewage disposal system or another approved point of disposal. The building sewer commences five feet (5') outside the building foundation wall.
   COUNTY: Any one of four (4) counties, Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry in the State of Illinois.
   CURTAIN DRAIN: A drainage system designed and constructed to intercept and accept surface and ground water which, were it not for such a system, would travel onto or into the subsurface seepage system of the private sewage disposal system.
   DEPARTMENT: The Illinois Department of Public Health.
   DOMESTIC SEWAGE: Wastewater derived principally from dwellings, businesses or office buildings, institutions, food service establishments, and similar facilities.
   EFFECTIVE SIZE: The size of screen opening where ninety percent (90%) by weight of a sample of filter media is retained on the screen and ten percent (10%) passes through the screen.
   HUMAN WASTES: Undigested food and byproducts of metabolism which are passed out of the human body as may be indicated by the presence of human fecal coliform group bacteria.
   LIMITING LAYER: A horizon or soil condition in the soil profile or underlying strata that includes:
      1.   An estimated high water table, whether perched or regional.
      2.   Masses of loose rock fragments, including gravel, with insufficient fine soil to fill the voids between the fragments.
      3.   Rock formation, other stratum or soil condition that is so slowly permeable that it effectively limits downward passage of effluent.
   LIQUID CAPACITY: The volume of a tank below the invert of the outlet line.
   MAINTAINED AND SERVICED: The tasks, procedures, and inspections required by the manufacturer of the component/system or the Village for the private sewage disposal system to operate within the parameters and requirements of this section and any other restrictions established as part of the system approval or as part of a variance.
   NSF: The National Sanitation Foundation, an independent testing laboratory.
   PERSON: Any individual, group of individuals, association, trust, partnership, corporation, person doing business under an assumed name, the State of Illinois or any department thereof, or any other entity.
   POPULATION EQUIVALENT: An average waste loading equivalent to that produced by one person which is defined as one hundred (100) gallons per day.
   PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM: An on-site, soil absorption treatment facility for domestic sewage, commonly referred to as a septic system, which is designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with this section. When used with this definition, the word "new" means any such system installed after the effective date of this section.
   PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONTRACTOR: Any person engaged in the business of constructing, installing, maintaining, servicing, or cleaning of private sewage disposal systems or the hauling or disposal of wastes removed therefrom.
   PROPERTY OWNER: The person in whose name legal title to the real estate is recorded.
   REPAIR: The construction necessary to correct prohibited discharges or improve an existing private sewage disposal system which fails by operation or design to be in compliance with this section.
   SEPTAGE: The solid and liquid wastes removed from private sewage disposal systems.
   SHALL: The stated provision is mandatory.
   SOIL BORING: An observation pit, dug by hand or backhoe, or an undisturbed soil core taken intact and undisturbed by a probe.
   SOIL CLASSIFIER: One of the following:
      1.   A certified professional soil classifier (CPSC) who is certified by the Illinois Soil Classifiers Association (ISCA) or a certified soil classifier with the American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy, Crops, and Soils (ARCPACS).
      2.   A person who is a full member or associate member of the Illinois Soil Classifiers Association (ISCA), provided that direct supervision is provided to this person by an ISCA certified professional soil classifier or ARCPACS certified soil classifier who accompanies the person on at least twenty five percent (25%) of the soil investigations and reviews and signs all of that person's soil investigation reports.
   SUBSURFACE SEEPAGE SYSTEM: All approved components of a subsurface seepage field, seepage bed, chamber system or buried sand filter.
   UNIFORM COEFFICIENT: A number obtained by dividing that size of sand in millimeters of which sixty percent (60%) by weight is smaller, by that size of sand in millimeters of which ten percent (10%) by weight is smaller.
   VILLAGE: The Village of Barrington Hills in the Counties of Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry, State of Illinois.
   WASTE: Either human waste or domestic sewage or both.
   WATER TABLE: The upper limit of the portion of the soil or rock formation that is completely saturated with water.
   (D)   General Requirements: Every private sewage disposal system shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with the minimum standards as specified in the following regulations:
      1.   Rate Of Flow For Domestic Sewage: Each unit of the private sewage disposal system shall be designed to treat the volume of domestic sewage and human wastes discharged to it.
         a.   Volume Design Requirements: The volume of sewage flow shall be determined in accordance with section 4-2-7-1, appendix A of this section 4-2-7. For nonresidential establishments, the Building Officer will consider, in addition to the methods set out in section 4-2-7-1, appendix A of this section 4-2-7, the use of documented flow volumes obtained from similar installations. Flows shall conform with subsection (D)7 of this section unless approval has been obtained from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Village.
         b.   Additions Or Enlargements: In terms of the permit issued therefor, any change to the volume of sewage flow to that system shall constitute a repair situation and be corrected in compliance with this section.
         c.   Credit For Existing Septic Systems: For new construction or the addition of one or more bedrooms that will utilize an existing septic system, credit will be assigned based on the age and use of the existing seepage field upon the date of the building permit application. For existing systems less than ten (10) years old, one hundred percent (100%) credit is assigned to the length of distribution lines in place. For existing systems less than twenty (20) years old but greater than ten (10) years old, fifty percent (50%) credit is assigned to the length of distribution lines in place, unless an inspection of the existing system by the Village Health Officer warrants that additional credit can be assigned; up to one hundred percent (100%) credit can be assigned for systems less than twenty (20) years old. For existing systems greater than twenty (20) years old, no credit is assigned to the length of the distribution lines in place; up to fifty percent (50%) credit can be assigned based on an inspection of the existing system by the Village Health Officer.
         d.   Credit For Existing Chamber Septic Systems: For new construction or the addition of one or more bedrooms that will utilize an existing chamber septic system, credit will be assigned based on the age and use of the existing chamber system upon the date of the building permit application. For existing chamber systems less than fifteen (15) years old, one hundred percent (100%) credit is assigned to the length of distribution lines in place. For existing chamber systems less than thirty (30) years old but greater than fifteen (15) years old, fifty percent (50%) credit is assigned to the length of distribution lines in place, unless an inspection of the existing chamber system by the Village Health Officer warrants that additional credit can be assigned; up to one hundred percent (100%) credit can be assigned for systems less than thirty (30) years old. For existing systems greater than thirty (30) years old, no credit is assigned to the length of the distribution lines in place; up to fifty percent (50%) credit can be assigned based on an inspection of the existing chamber system by the Village Health Officer.
      2.   Type Of Waste: A private sewage disposal system shall be designed to receive and treat only domestic sewage. No cooling water, groundwater, discharges from roof drains, footing tile drains, water softeners nor swimming pool wastewater, or other clear water discharges shall be directed to the private sewage disposal system. No automotive grease, oil, toxic wastes, nor any waste other than domestic and human wastes shall be discharged to a private sewage disposal system. Wastes from floor drains in areas where vehicles or motorized equipment are serviced and parked shall be connected to a holding tank. The holding tank shall be constructed of the same materials required for gas and oil interceptors meeting the requirements of section 890.25 of the Illinois Plumbing Code.
      3.   Individual Service: A private sewage disposal system shall serve only the lot on which the system is located.
      4.   Water And Sewer Line Separation: The following criteria shall govern the separation of water supply lines and sewer lines:
         a.   Horizontal Separation: Sewers shall be installed at least ten feet (10') horizontally from any existing or proposed water line. When site conditions prevent a lateral separation of ten feet (10'), a sewer may be laid closer than ten feet (10') to a water line provided that the elevation of the crown of the sewer is at least eighteen inches (18") below the invert of the water line.
         b.   Crossings: Where sewer lines must cross water lines, the sewer line shall be laid at such an elevation that the crown of the sewer line is at least eighteen inches (18") below the invert of the water line. This vertical separation shall be maintained for that portion of the sewer line located within ten feet (10') horizontally of any water line it crosses. When sewer lines must cross above water lines, the sewer lines shall be schedule 40 or equivalent material and with watertight joints.
      5.   Acceptable Pipe Materials: All piping located more than five feet (5') from the building foundation, used to convey wastewater to a private disposal system, and shall be considered a part of the private sewage disposal system. All piping located from a point five feet (5') from the building foundation to a point six feet (6') beyond the septic tank (or distribution box where used) shall be ductile iron, vitrified clay, asbestos cement, or plastic pipe. Perforated pipe or open jointed tile shall be used only as provided in this section.
         a.   Plastic Pipe Materials: Plastic pipe, and fittings utilized in private sewage disposal system shall be manufactured from the list of approved materials specified in section 4-2-7-1, appendix B of this section 4-2-7 in accordance with the latest revision of the materials standard indicated.
         b.   Use Of Plastic Pipe: Use of plastic pipe shall conform to the uses designated in section 4-2-7-1, appendix C of this section 4-2-7.
      6.   Pipe Size And Slope: All solid pipes carrying gravity flow shall have an inside diameter of at least four inches (4") and a minimum slope of twelve inches (12") per one hundred feet (100'). Building sewers in excess of fifty feet (50') in length shall be provided with at least one cleanout every fifty feet (50') that terminates at grade.
      7.   Prohibited Discharge: There shall be no discharge of domestic sewage or septage from any building sewer or private sewage disposal system to the surface of the ground or to farm tiles, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, or other collectors of water, nor to wells, cisterns, caves, tunnels or other such underground spaces.
      8.   Water Softener Wastewater: Backwash water from a water softener or similar device shall be discharged to one of the following:
         a.   A separate subsurface seepage system, provided that the seepage field is designed to accommodate the liquid capacity of the water softener on a daily basis. A septic tank is not required in front of a seepage field receiving flow from this device.
         b.   A separate building drain, in accordance with the Illinois Plumbing Code, that will discharge to a subsurface seepage system, provided that the seepage field is designed to accommodate the flow from this device on a daily basis. A septic tank is not required in front of a seepage field receiving flow from this device.
      9.   Private Sewage Disposal System Development: The following factors shall govern the location and design of a private sewage disposal system:
         a.   Soil: The area of a subsurface seepage system shall be sized based upon the absorption capacity of the soil. Soil investigations, prescribed in subsection (H) of this section shall determine the absorption capacity of the soil.
         b.   Drainage: A private sewage disposal system shall not be located in areas of flooding, ponding, surface water or where the limiting layer is within two feet (2') of the bottom of the trench or bed. Curtain drains shall be used to minimize surface and ground water in the area of the subsurface seepage system.
         c.   Water Table: Subsurface seepage systems shall not be constructed in areas where the groundwater table is within four feet (4') of the bottom of the trench or the bed.
         d.   Limestone Formations: A subsurface seepage system shall not be constructed in an area where there is less than four feet (4') of soil between the lowest point in a subsurface seepage system and the top of a creviced limestone formation. In areas where creviced limestone is known to occur, a soil boring or backhoe excavation to a depth of at least four feet (4') below the bottom of the subsurface seepage system shall be made.
         e.   Topography: The existing grade elevation and vegetation, especially mature trees, shall be accommodated in the layout of the subsurface seepage system. Every effort should be made to minimize the alteration of the topography without jeopardizing the functional capability of a private sewage disposal system.
         f.   Distances: The location of the various components of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with section 4-2-7-1, appendix D of this section 4-2-7 so that no component shall be closer than the distances stated to the various features. The distance shall be increased where required by the other factors in this subsection (D) peculiar to a specific location.
         g.   Area Reserved For Sewage Disposal: The area to be used for a private sewage disposal system and the reserved seepage field shall be selected and maintained so that it is free from encroachment by accessory buildings, driveways, parking spaces, swimming pools, tennis courts, underground utility services, pastures, patios, slabs, additions to the original structure, or any other structure that limits free access to the system for maintenance, servicing, or proper operation. The property owner and private sewage disposal system installation contractor shall ensure that the designated area for the subsurface seepage system shall be secured prior to construction or modifications to the site and shall be protected throughout the site development process. The property owner and private sewage disposal system installation contractor shall secure this area to deter any traffic, compaction of soil, removal or addition of soil, or encroachment on the area of the proposed subsurface seepage system. Temporary fencing or a similar restrictive barrier may be used to restrict access. The area of the proposed private sewage disposal system shall be protected throughout the site development or construction process.
      10.   Electrical Devices: All electrical devices shall be wired in accordance with the National Electrical Code or local Electrical Code, whichever is more stringent.
         a.   Any component of a private sewage disposal system which is electrically activated shall be provided with a conspicuously visible and audible warning device.
         b.   Alarms installed after January 1, 2014, shall be located outside of the building served. The power supply for the alarm shall be on a dedicated circuit. The design of the alarm shall meet the requirements specified in section 5.8 of NSF international/ANSI standard 40. The alarm shall be housed in a weatherproof box.
         c.   Electrical devices installed after January 1, 2014, shall be provided with an electrical disconnect that is located within sight of, and not more than fifty feet (50') away from, the device.
      11.   Variances: In order to address contingencies or provide relief to practical difficulties, the provisions and appendices of this section 4-2-7 may be varied in accordance with the specific instances hereinafter set forth:
         a.   New Private Sewage Disposal Systems: Upon a determination by the Building Officer that the installation of a new private sewage disposal system cannot be accomplished in compliance with the provisions and appendices of this section 4-2-7, the applicant may seek a variance in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in subsection 6-3-5(C) of this Code.
         b.   Repairing Private Sewage Disposal System: A variance from the provisions and appendices of this section 4-2-7, if needed for the repair of a private sewage disposal system, may be granted or denied by the Building Officer, with an appeal to the Board of Health. The Building Officer may approve variances allowing up to one foot (1') of fill material over existing ground to accommodate an otherwise standard trench system. Variances requesting more than one foot (1') of fill or an alternate system type may only be approved by the Board of Health. However, no variance shall be granted unless the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates its said variance is necessary for the system to comply with the purpose of this section.
      12.   Detached Guesthouses: Septic systems serving detached guesthouses having less than three (3) bedrooms shall be designed in accordance with the minimum requirements for a primary residence.
   (E)   Approved Private Sewage Disposal System:
      1.   General: A septic tank or Imhoff tank followed by a subsurface seepage system, as described in subsections (F), (G) and (H) of this section is approved for private sewage disposal when designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance with this section.
         a.   An aerobic treatment plant discharging to a subsurface seepage system as provided in subsection (J) of this section, may be approved for private sewage disposal when the use of a septic tank or Imhoff tank followed by a subsurface seepage system is demonstrated to not be feasible or desirable given the constraints of a particular property.
         b.   NSF 350 certified system using membrane technology discharging to a subsurface seepage system as provided in subsection (J) of this section may be used for the replacement or repair of a private sewage disposal system.
      2.   Repair: Any system or component thereof approved pursuant to subsection (E)1 of this section is approved for use in repairs. In addition, an aerobic treatment plant discharging to a subsurface seepage system as provided in subsection (J) of this section may be used for the repair of a private sewage disposal system.
   (F)   Septic Tanks:
      1.   Septic Tank Approval: Manufacturers of prefabricated septic tanks shall submit three (3) sets of plans for each size and configuration of septic tank to the department for approval. Such plans shall be drawn to scale and show all dimensions, baffles, tees, cleanouts, and material specifications. A written approval for each size tank shall be provided by the department when the plans are found to conform to the requirements of this section.
         a.   The department shall issue an approval number to each manufacturer for each series of approved septic tanks, and shall maintain a listing of the approved manufacturers and approved septic tank series.
         b.   No prefabricated septic tank shall be sold, offered for sale, or installed other than those which have been approved by the department. The tank shall bear the manufacturer's approval number and the liquid capacity of the tank, in gallons, prominently displayed on the outside end wall of the tank above, or next to, the outlet pipe so that this information is readily visible after installation and prior to covering.
      2.   Septic Tank Construction: Septic tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with section 4-2-7-1, appendix E of this section 4-2-7 and the following:
         a.   Construction Materials: A septic tank shall be watertight and constructed of sound and durable materials not subject to excessive corrosion, decay, frost damage, or cracking due to settling or backfilling.
         b.   Top Dead Load Support: The tank shall support a top dead load of not less than five hundred (500) pounds per square foot, and concrete tanks shall have a minimum twenty eight (28) day compressive strength of three thousand (3,000) pounds per square inch (psi).
Tanks shall be designed and constructed so that they will not collapse or rupture when subject to anticipated earth and hydrostatic pressures when the tanks are either full or empty. The manufacturer, design engineer, and/or structural engineer shall certify in writing to the department that the tank is designed and constructed to meet the load requirements of this section. If additional loading is anticipated, the tank shall be strengthened to accommodate the additional loading.
         c.   Materials: Septic tanks shall be constructed of the following approved materials:
            (1)   Poured in place reinforced concrete.
            (2)   Precast reinforced concrete.
            (3)   Concrete block, provided that the core is filled with concrete and reinforcing rods are inserted in the core prior to pouring.
         d.   Depth: The minimum liquid depth of the tank shall be forty two inches (42"), and the maximum liquid depth shall be seventy two inches (72").
         e.   Inlet And Outlet Connections: The invert elevation of the inlet shall be at least two inches (2") above the liquid level in the tank. The inlet and outlet openings of the septic tanks shall be provided with cast-in watertight openings.
         f.   Baffles: Septic tank baffles shall meet the following requirements:
            (1)   Inlet baffles shall be provided and shall extend at least six inches (6") below the surface of the liquid and to within at least three inches (3") of the tank lid.
            (2)   Outlet baffles shall be provided and shall be located no farther than six inches (6") from the outlet orifice. Outlet baffles shall extend to a depth of at least forty percent (40%) of the liquid depth. There shall be a clearance of at least one inch (1") of free space between the top of the tank and the baffles.
            (3)   Slip in type baffles shall extend the full width of the tank.
            (4)   The sides of "V" or semicircular type baffles shall fit tightly against the end wall of the tank.
            (5)   Venting shall be provided through all baffles and a free vent area equal to the cross sectional area of the building sewer shall be provided.
            (6)   Submerged pipe T-branches or sanitary tees may be used at inlets and outlets in lieu of baffles, provided all of the above stated distances and depths are maintained. Submerged pipe T-branches used as inlet baffles shall be six inches (6") in diameter or larger. Outlet baffles shall be four inches (4") in diameter. Submerged pipe T-branches or sanitary tees shall meet the requirements of ASTM 2661, ASTM 2665, ASTM 3034, or ASTM 2751, provided that the pipe does not have an SDR (standard dimension ratio) number greater than 35.
            (7)   When a single compartment septic tank is manufactured or used, a gas deflection baffle shall be provided below the outlet baffle of the tank configured to deflect rising gas bubbles away from the outlet structure and toward the interior of the tank. This baffle shall be constructed of a durable material not subject to corrosion or decay. An NSF international/ANSI standard 46, section 10 septic tank filter may be used in lieu of the gas deflector baffle. The septic tank filter baffle shall be installed so that it is extended or suspended to a depth equal to forty percent (40%) of the liquid level of the tank. The tank access over the filter shall be provided with an access riser that extends to three inches (3") above the ground surface or greater.
         g.   Access: Access shall be provided over the inlet and outlet of the tank to facilitate inspection and cleaning. The manhole or access opening shall have a fitted lid with a minimum dimension of twelve inches (12") (width or diameter). Risers shall be watertight and constructed of a durable material. If the top of the tank is greater than twelve inches (12") below the ground surface, a riser with a minimum dimension (width or diameter) of twelve inches (12") shall be provided by the private sewage disposal contractor at a height to bring access of the tank to the ground surface. If a two (2) compartment tank is used, and the tank has an opening over the wall between the compartments, the center opening shall have access provided to the ground surface.
      3.   Capacity: Septic tanks for individual residences shall be sized in accordance with section 4-2-7-1, appendix F of this section 4-2-7. When the total flow exceeds one thousand three hundred fifty (1,350) gallons per day, two (2) or more tanks in series, or a multicompartment tank, shall be installed. Septic tanks for any establishment other than residential units shall be sized in accordance with the estimated flow provided in section 4-2-7-1, appendix A of this section 4-2-7, and as follows:
The volume below the liquid level for flows up to five hundred (500) gallons per day shall be at least seven hundred fifty (750) gallons. For flow five hundred (500) gallons per day and less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per day, the volume shall be equal to at least one and one-half (11/2) times the estimated daily sewage flow. For flows one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per day, but less than fourteen thousand five hundred (14,500) gallons per day, the volume shall be one thousand one hundred twenty five (1,125) gallons plus seventy five percent (75%) of the daily sewage flow. For flows fourteen thousand five hundred (14,500) gallons per day and greater, the department and the Village shall be consulted.
      4.   Multiple Tanks Or Compartments: When multiple compartment septic tanks or multiple septic tanks in series are used, the capacity of the first compartment or tank shall be one-half (1/2) to two-thirds (2/3) of the total required capacity. Two (2) compartment tanks shall also comply with the following:
         a.   The wall separating the first and second compartments shall be tightfitting and designed to handle the differential in pressure if one side is pumped.
         b.   The wall separating the compartments shall extend to within three inches (3") of the tank lid and shall have a free vent area equal to the cross sectional area of the building sewer.
         c.   The center of the opening between compartments shall be in line with the center of the inlet and outlet openings.
         d.   The depth to the invert of the opening between compartments shall be forty percent (40%) of the liquid depth.
      5.   Septic Tank Installation: The contractor shall use his best efforts to prevent flotation or drifting of the septic tank.
      6.   Abandoned Septic Tanks: Septic tanks, cesspools, and seepage pits which are no longer in use shall be completely pumped and collapsed in place, removed or filled with sand or soil.
      7.   Lift Station: If conditions as outlined in subsection (D)9 of this section prohibit gravity drainage of effluent from the septic tank to the drop box, then a pump, designated by the manufacturer to handle domestic sewage, may be used as a component of a private sewage disposal system. Pump discharge head must be adequate to overcome the elevation differences between the pump and the drop boxes plus friction loss of discharge pipe. The end of the discharge line shall be designed to prevent siphoning effluent or groundwater in the seepage lines back to the lift station. If check valves are required by the manufacturer, a weep hole above the valve is required to prevent freezing. Pumping rate shall not exceed the outflow capacity of the drop box.
   (G)   Distribution Boxes:
      1.   General: Distribution boxes may be installed between a septic tank or aerobic treatment plant and a subsurface seepage system or buried sand filter. If a distribution box is used, it shall be installed level on unexcavated earth, and shall provide equal distribution of flow to the subsequent disposal system.
      2.   Connecting Pipe: The pipe connecting the septic tank to the distribution box and the pipe connecting the distribution box to the disposal system shall be watertight.
      3.   Construction: Distribution boxes shall be constructed of a durable watertight, noncorrosive material. They shall be designed to accommodate the necessary distribution lines.
      4.   Access: Distribution boxes shall be provided with an opening which will serve as a ready access for inspection, cleaning, and general maintenance.
   (H)   Subsurface Seepage System Requirements:
      1.   Evaluation Of Soil Characteristics: The requirements of subsection (D)9a of this section shall be followed for the evaluation of soil characteristics for a subsurface seepage system. The area of soil required for each system shall be based on the values listed in section 4-2-7-1, appendix G of this section 4-2-7 as obtained from a soil investigation.
         a.   Procedure For Performing Soil Investigations: Soil investigations shall be conducted in the following manner:
            (1)   Determination of the soil characteristics on sites proposed for development with private sewage disposal systems shall be based on soil boring data collected by a soil classifier.
            (2)   There shall be a minimum of three (3) borings per subsurface seepage system site. The soil borings shall be at least fifty feet (50') apart, and the proposed subsurface seepage system shall be located within the area where the soil borings were located. More soil borings may be necessary for accurate and appropriate evaluation of a site where there is some concern about the consistency of the soil materials. One of the borings shall be made at the lowest elevation of the proposed absorption field area. Borings shall extend a minimum of sixty inches (60") below the natural ground surface. An observation pit shall be used in gravelly materials.
            (3)   Observation and determination of soil characteristics may also be determined from a pit dug by a backhoe or other excavating equipment. The Village may require soil pits (backhoe excavation) in cases where the ground is frozen, where the soil materials are considerably varied in texture, where there has been previous or current fill material or cutting of soils, or where gravelly soils are encountered. Soil pits shall be prepared at the perimeter of the expected soil absorption area to minimize damage to natural soil structure. Soil pits shall extend a minimum of sixty inches (60") below the natural ground surface.
            (4)   Site characteristics to be described include zones of seasonal and permanent water saturation, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) soil textural changes, USDA soil structural features for each horizon, slope, compaction and depth; soil coloration; consistence; coatings; depth of limiting layer; depth of soil mottling; internal drainage classification; permeability range; and other limiting soil characteristics that may reduce permeability. The following reference materials shall be used as a guide for describing and classifying soil: "Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils", "Soil Taxonomy", and "Soil Survey Manual".
         b.   Qualified To Conduct Soil Investigation: Only those meeting the definition of soil classifier as described in subsection (C) of this section shall be qualified to conduct soil investigations.
      2.   Reserve Field: Every private sewage disposal system shall include, to the satisfaction of the Building Officer, a reserve subsurface seepage field for future expansion or replacement equal in size to one hundred percent (100%) of the existing seepage field.
      3.   Construction: Subsurface seepage fields shall be designed and constructed in accordance with section 4-2-7-1, appendices H and I of this section 4-2-7. Any subsurface seepage field approved in clayey soils as described in sections 6-7-3 and 6-7-4 of this Code shall be installed in natural or undisturbed soils.
      4.   Bedding Material: The bedding material shall be washed gravel or washed stone with a particle size ranging from three-fourths inch (3/4") minimum to one and one-half inches (11/2") maximum, except where a chamber system is approved. The bedding material shall extend the full width of the trench as illustrated in section 4-2-7-1, appendix I of this section 4-2-7. The bedding materials shall be covered by straw, newspaper, or untreated building paper or other pervious material to support the backfill as the laying of the distribution line proceeds. Tar paper, plastic, or other impervious material shall not be used between the bedding material and the earth backfill. Chamber systems may be bedded with material excavated to construct the system. The backfill material shall not contain large clods of earth, demolition material or other extraneous material. No straw, newspaper, or untreated building paper shall be placed between the chamber system and the earth backfill.
      5.   Distribution Lines: Distribution lines shall be constructed of materials as approved in section 4-2-7-1, appendix C of this section 4-2-7. The lines shall be perforated or open joint tile. Where open joint tile is used, the tile sections shall be spaced not less than one-fourth inch (1/4") nor more than one-half inch (1/2") apart. Perforated piping shall have one-half inch (1/2") to three-fourths inch (3/4") diameter openings on three inch (3") to five inch (5") centers with a minimum of two (2) rows. The ends of the lines shall be looped except in serial distribution systems. Chamber systems shall include connections between adjacent chambers to prevent soil intrusion. Each row of a chamber system shall include an inlet end cap and an outlet end cap, and shall be bent no more than twenty degrees (20°) per unit unless it is capped and piped to another line.
      6.   Serial Distribution: The following criteria, as illustrated in section 4-2-7-1, appendix J of this section 4-2-7, shall be used in the design and construction of a serial distribution system:
         a.   The bottom of each trench and its distribution line shall be level at a depth not greater than thirty six inches (36") from finished grade.
         b.   There shall be a minimum of six inches (6") to a maximum of twenty four inches (24") of earth backfill over the bedding material in the trenches or over the top of a chamber in a chamber system. Machinery which may crush or disturb the alignment of pipe in the trench shall not be allowed on any part of the proposed area.
         c.   The trench shall follow the ground surface contours so that variation in trench depth will be minimized.
         d.   There shall be a minimum of six feet (6') of undisturbed earth between the septic tank and the nearest trench.
         e.   Drop boxes shall be arranged in series, so that each trench is completely filled to the full depth of the gravel or to the top of the chamber in a chamber system before effluent flows to the succeeding trench.
         f.   The drop boxes connecting the trenches shall have watertight joints and direct connections to the distribution lines in adjacent trenches. Drop boxes, tight joint "Ts" or forty five degree (45°) ells shall be used to connect adjacent trenches.
         g.   Where the drop box trench connects with the higher trench, it shall not be deeper than the top of the gravel in the higher trench or the top of the higher chamber in a chamber system. Drop boxes shall rest on undisturbed earth and the backfill shall be carefully tamped.
         h.   The invert of the first drop box line shall be at least six inches (6") lower than the invert of the septic tank or aerobic treatment plant outlet. (See section 4-2-7-1, appendix J of this section 4-2-7.)
         i.   All other construction features of the serial distribution field shall comply with subsections (H)1 through (H)9 of this section.
      7.   Seepage Beds: The total bottom area of the seepage bed shall be one and one-half (11/2) times the area specified in section 4-2-7-1, appendix G of this section 4-2-7. Construction features shall conform to subsections (H)1 through (H)8 of this section as illustrated in section 4-2-7-1, appendix K of this section 4-2-7. Distribution lines shall be spaced no farther than six feet (6') center to center and shall be equally spaced. Lines adjacent to the bed sidewalls shall be three feet (3') from the bed sidewall.
      8.   Curtain Drain: When required by drainage conditions as identified in subsection (D) of this section, a curtain drain system shall be installed upslope from the seepage field to intercept and accept the lateral movement of surface or ground water and discharge the water below the field in a manner that shall not cause a nuisance.
      9.   Location And Design: Curtain drains shall not be within fifteen feet (15') of a seepage field line and the final ten feet (10') must be a single piece. Curtain drain trenches shall be six inches (6") to twelve inches (12") wide and thirty six inches (36") to forty eight inches (48") deep or to the top of the seasonal high water table. The trench may hold a clay or plastic piping as well as gravel having a minimum particle size of one and one-half inches (11/2").
   (I)   Buried Sand Filters:
      1.   General: Sand filters shall be only used in a repair situation. The effluent shall be discharged in accordance with the requirements of this section.
      2.   Design Requirements:
         a.   Size: Buried sand filters shall be sized as follows:
            (1)   Residential: The sand filter surface area for residential systems shall be two hundred (200) square feet per bedroom. Where a sand filter is used in conjunction with an aerobic treatment plant, the size of the sand filter may be reduced by thirty percent (30%).
            (2)   Nonresidential: The surface area of the sand filter shall be designed for one square foot per gallon per day for waste with an influent biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) not to exceed three hundred (300) parts per million (ppm). A sand filter with flows of eight hundred one (801) gallons or more per day shall have the influent distributed into the sand filter by a dosing system designed according to subsection (I)2i of this section. The sand filter shall be dosed four (4) times per day with equal flows not to exceed the design capacity of the filter.
         b.   Sand Filter Media: The depth of filter media shall be a minimum of twenty four inches (24"). The sand shall have an effective size of 0.5 to 2.0 millimeters, and a uniformity coefficient of less than 3.5. It shall be washed and free of clay and silt.
         c.   Alternate Media: Other filter media may be used in a subsurface filter provided it meets the criteria of subsection (I)2b of this section and complies with the following requirements:
            (1)   Is chemically and biologically inert.
            (2)   Will support biological growth.
            (3)   Has a hardness equivalent to, or greater than, that of sand.
         d.   Filter Media Cover: The filter media shall be covered, as illustrated in section 4-2-7-1, appendix L of this section 4-2-7, with a minimum of ten inches (10") of washed gravel or washed stone having a particle size ranging from three-fourths inch (3/4") minimum to one and one-half inches (11/2") maximum. The gravel or stone shall be covered by straw, newspaper, or untreated building paper or other pervious material prior to backfilling. Tar paper, plastic, or other impervious material prior to backfilling. Tar paper, plastic, or other impervious material shall not be used between the filter media and the earth backfill. A minimum of twelve inches (12") earth cover shall be provided.
         e.   Distribution And Collection Lines: The distribution and collection lines shall conform to the requirements for distribution lines as given in subsection (H)7 of this section. The distribution lines shall be level, shall be located three feet (3') from sidewalls, and shall be spaced on three foot (3') centers. They shall be solid pipe to the filter media. The collection lines shall have a slope of six inches (6") per one hundred feet (100') and one collection line shall be provided for each ten feet (10') of width or fraction thereof. The upper end of the collection line shall be capped.
         f.   Bedding Material: The bedding material for the collection lines shall be placed on the excavation before placement of the collection lines as shown in section 4-2-7-1, appendix L of this section 4-2-7 and shall consist of a minimum of two inches (2") of washed gravel or washed stone having a particle size ranging from three-fourths inches (3/4") minimum to one and one-half inches (11/2") maximum.
         g.   Venting: A vent shall be placed on the downstream end of the distribution lines as shown in section 4-2-7-1, appendix L of this section 4-2-7. The vent shall extend above the ground surface and be screened with one-fourth inch (1/4") mesh screen or equivalent.
         h.   Drainage: Surface drainage shall be directed away from the filter. If conditions prohibit gravity drainage of the filter effluent, a pumping chamber shall be installed. The chamber shall be constructed of a watertight, noncorrosive material and shall be provided with a removable lid, which will serve as an access for inspection, cleaning, and general maintenance. An access port or extension collar shall extend at least six inches (6") above the ground surface, and the access shall have a minimum dimension of twelve inches (12"). The chamber shall have sufficient depth and the pump controls shall be set in a manner to allow for complete drainage of the filter to eliminate any ponding of effluent within the filter.
         i.   Distribution Of Effluent: Buried sand filters designed to treat nonresidential property with flows of eight hundred one (801) gallons or more per day shall have the effluent distributed into the sand filter by pumping. The pumps, pumping chamber, and ancillary equipment shall comply with the following:
            (1)   Dosing Volume: The dosing volume is the amount of liquid pumped or siphoned during each cycle minus the amount that drains back from the sand filter after each dose.
            (2)   Pump Selection: The pump shall be submersible pump designed for corrosive liquids.
            (3)   Siphons: Siphons can be designed where elevation exists between the sand filter and the siphon chamber. However, the siphon shall be designed to deliver the same flow rate at the same head at the distribution system as a pump system. The distribution system consisting of manifold and laterals shall be designed so that it will drain after each siphon. This shall be accomplished by placing the manifold above the laterals.
   (J)   Alternative Private Sewage Disposal System:
      1.   Aerobic Treatment Plants:
         a.   Aerobic Treatment Unit: After the effective date of this code, aerobic treatment plants shall comply with the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standard number 40, individual aerobic wastewater treatment, May 1983, and shall bear the NSF seal. A copy of a list of approved aerobic treatment plants may be obtained from the Building Officer.
         b.   Class II Effluent: Aerobic treatment systems listed by NSF for class II effluent (BOD5- sixty (60) milligrams per liter and suspended solids one hundred (100) milligrams per liter) shall discharge to one of the following:
            (1)   A subsurface seepage system designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of subsection (H) of this section.
            (2)   A sand filter designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of subsection (I) of this section.
         c.   Class I Effluent: Aerobic treatment plants listed by NSF for class I effluent (BOD5- twenty (20) milligrams per liter and suspended solids forty (40) milligrams per liter) shall discharge to a subsurface seepage field designed and constructed to be at least two-thirds (2/3) the size listed in section 4-2-7-1, appendix G of this section 4-2-7 as obtained from soil investigation.
         d.   Sizing: Aerobic treatment plants which are listed by NSF as class I and rated at five hundred (500) gallons per day may be allowed for the treatment of domestic sewage from dwellings having a maximum of three (3) bedrooms.
         e.   Installation: All components of aerobic treatment plants shall be installed at the time of the original installation. If there are practical difficulties, then a solid end cap shall be securely placed over the end of the discharge line until the system can be completed, to prevent a violation of subsection (D)7 of this section.
         f.   Access: Access to aerobic treatment plants shall be adequate to allow maintenance and service of all components within the plant.
         g.   Operation Permit: Upon the installation of an approved aerobic treatment plant, the property owner shall secure an operation permit from the Building Officer at a fee to be established by the Village Board as a record and notice of the installation. The permit shall be in a form containing all pertinent information as to construction, installation and operation of the aerobic treatment plant. A copy of the permit shall be filed with the Village and the Illinois Department of Public Health and the County in which the plant is situated. This permit shall be annually renewed on the anniversary date of the installation for as long as an aerobic treatment plant is used in the private sewage disposal system for the dwelling. Failure to obtain or renew the permit shall constitute a violation of this title.
   2.   NSF Standard 350 Certified System Utilizing Membrane Technology:
      a.   The designed rate of flow for each system shall be design per section 905.2 (a) of the Illinois Administrative Code.
      b.   The systems will be required to be maintained and serviced per the manufacturers' and NSF requirements for the life of the system.
      c.   If the system is designed for reuse of the treated effluent within a structure it shall be compliant with the Illinois Plumbing Code, the NSF Standard 350 and any local regulations.
      d.   If the system is to discharge to a subsurface dispersal area it shall be designed as follows:
         (1)   The loading rate of the soils on each site shall be determined by using one of the following:
            A.   Double-ring infiltrometer to determine the Ksat value. Depending on the types of soils present on the site ASTM D3385-09 shall be used to determine the Ksat value. If the area for the subsurface dispersal area is in fill, a double-ring infiltrometer must be used to determine the Ksat value. The Ksat value of greater than five (5) shall use five (5) as the Ksat.
            B.   Ksat value may be provided by the soil classifier for each soil group. When the soil information is used to size the subsurface dispersal area the least permeable value for the soil group shall be used.
         (2)   The amount of square feet of filtered water dispersal area shall be designed utilizing one of the following formulas:
            A.   When utilizing estimated water use figures to determine the designed flow rate, per section 905.20 (a) of the Illinois Administrative Code:
Square feet of dispersal area =   gallons per/day (designed rate of flow) / Ksat (in/hour)
                           10
            B.   When actual water usage figures are used to size the system:
Square feet of dispersal area =   gallons per/day (designed rate of flow) /Ksat (in/hour)
                           4
         (3)   The formula above provides the actual square feet of bottom surface area. The square footage remains the same for beds as it is for trenches. No reduction may be used for use of another approved technology that provides a reduction to a subsurface component.
         (4)   These systems are to be designed with a twelve inch (12") separation from bottom of trench to limiting layer.
         (5)   The minimum distance allowed shall be one hundred feet (100') from a private well to a subsurface seepage field receiving effluent from an NSF Standard 350 certified system utilizing membrane technology.
         (6)   The sizing of NSF 350 membrane filtered water dispersal area is unique and not subject to any minimum requirements of section 905.60 of the Private Sewage Disposal Code.
         (7)   A water softener shall not be connected to the system when utilizing subsurface dispersal.
      e.   The tanks prior to and housing the membrane shall be complaint with the minimum set back distances established for a septic tank and aerobic treatment plant as defined in section 905, Appendix A, Illustration D of the Illinois Administrative Code.
         (1)   The discharge does not require additional disinfection prior to discharge to the ground surface.
         (2)   A sample port shall be provided prior to discharge.
         (3)   The discharge is not subject to section 905.100 of the Private Sewage Disposal Code.
         (4)   There shall be no discharge to a roadside ditch as stipulated in Illinois Highway Code, 605 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/9-123.
      f.   This system may be used for seasonal use sites.
      g.   There is no minimum number of gallons for use with non-residential facilities.
      h.   To be compliant with the NSF 350 Standard the size and configuration of the screening tank, internal dosing tank (if needed) and the BioBarrier tank shall be determined by the manufacturer.
      i.   When soil information is used to size the subsurface dispersal area the least permeable value for the soil design groups shall be used to calculate the required subsurface dispersal area.
         (1)   The following values shall be used for the soil design groups:
Design Group
Estimated Ksat inch/hour
I
6
II
6
III
4
IV
3
V
2.6
VI
2.4
VII
2
VIII
1.7
IX
1.5
X
1.2
XI
0.85
XII
0.66
 
   (K)   Maintenance Of Private Sewage Disposal Systems:
      1.   After January 1, 2014, as a condition of receiving a building permit to install a new private sewage disposal system or repair or renovate an existing system, the property owner shall sign the permit acknowledging that they are aware of and accept the responsibility to service and maintain the private sewage disposal system in accordance with Village requirements.
      2.   For systems installed and permitted after January 1, 2014, the property owner shall maintain all maintenance records on forms provided or approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and make records available upon request of the Village. These records shall be transferred from owner to owner. Records shall be kept for the life of the system.
      3.   After January 1, 2014, private sewage disposal systems installed and permitted under this section are required to be maintained and serviced to ensure proper operation in accordance with the following:
         a.   Septic tank to a subsurface seepage system or septic tank followed by a sand filter discharging to a subsurface seepage system.
            (1)   Private sewage disposal system septic tanks serving residential properties shall be evaluated prior to or within three (3) years after the date of installation of the system. The system may be evaluated by the homeowner, a private sewage disposal system installation contractor, a licensed environmental health practitioner, an Illinois licensed professional engineer, a representative of the Illinois Department of Public Health, or an agent of the Illinois Department of Public Health. The evaluation shall determine whether the tanks and all of the components of the private sewage disposal system have layers of scum and settled solids greater than thirty three percent (33%) of the liquid capacity of the tank. If the layers of scum and settled solids are greater than thirty three percent (33%), the tanks and compartments shall be pumped out and maintenance shall be performed. After the first evaluation, the system shall be evaluated a minimum of once every five (5) years. Depending on the system's use, the tanks and compartments may need to be evaluated and pumped more frequently.
            (2)   Private sewage disposal system septic tanks serving nonresidential property shall be evaluated within three (3) years after the date of installation of the system. The system may be evaluated by a private sewage disposal system installation contractor, a licensed environmental health practitioner, an Illinois licensed professional engineer, a representative of the department, or an agent of the department or local Health Department. The evaluation shall determine whether the tanks and all of the compartments of the private sewage disposal system have layers of scum and settled solids greater than thirty three percent (33%) of the liquid capacity of the tank. If the layers of scum and settled solids are greater than thirty three percent (33%), the tanks and compartments shall be pumped out and maintenance shall be performed. After the first evaluation, the system shall be evaluated at minimum once every three (3) years. Depending on the system's use, the tanks and compartments may need to be evaluated and pumped more frequently.
         b.   An aerobic treatment unit (ATU) requires evaluation and maintenance at least once every six (6) months. The system may be evaluated by a private sewage disposal system installation contractor, a licensed environmental health practitioner, an Illinois licensed professional engineer, a representative of the Illinois Department of Public Health, or an agent of the Illinois Department of Public Health. The homeowner of an ATU may conduct the inspection and maintenance as defined within the Act, but the inspection and maintenance shall be performed per the manufacturer's requirements to assure proper operation. If the required inspections and maintenance are not performed, the system is in violation of the Act and this section.
         c.   Buried sand filters require an evaluation to determine whether the tanks and all of the compartments of the private sewage disposal system have layers of scum and settled solids greater than thirty three percent (33%) of the liquid capacity of the tank. If the layers of scum and settled solids are greater than thirty three percent (33%), the tanks and compartments shall be pumped out and maintenance shall be performed. The system shall be evaluated a minimum of once every year. The system may be evaluated by a private sewage disposal system installation contractor, a licensed environmental health practitioner, an Illinois licensed professional engineer, a representative of the Illinois Department of Public Health, or an agent of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Depending on the system's use, the tanks and compartments may need to be evaluated and pumped more frequently.
      4.   A failure to properly operate, maintain, and have routine service conducted on a private sewage disposal system is a violation of this title.
   (L)   Swimming Pool Wastewater:
      1.   General: Wastewater generated from the operation of a swimming pool includes clear wastes, such as drainage from the pool proper, deck drainage, and perimeter overflow system drainage; and turbid wastes, such as filter wash and backwash water.
      2.   Approved Treatment And Disposal: Wastewater from swimming pools may not be discharged to a private sewage disposal system receiving domestic sewage. It shall be disposed of in the following manner:
         a.   Clear water wastes may be discharged directly to storm sewers, surface drainageways or to the ground surface without additional treatment. Such drainage shall not result in nuisance conditions including, but not limited to, offensive odor, stagnant wet area or a breeding environment for insects.
         b.   Wash or backwash water from an approved treatment system of swimming pool wastewater may be discharged to natural drainage areas, storm sewers, seepage pits, or to the ground surface. Diatomaceous earth filter wash or backwash water may be discharged to one of the above after treatment consisting of one of the following approved systems:
            (1)   Passing the wastewater through a separation tank designed for removal of the diatomaceous earth and suspended solids.
            (2)   Settling the wastewater in a tank which is capable of holding the volume of one backwash. "One backwash" is defined as the amount of water generated from the backwash of the filters for a period of two (2) minutes for diatomaceous earth filters, at the required backwash flow rate. The tank shall be dewatered after settling and prior to subsequent backwashes. Settled sludge shall be periodically removed to prevent flushing of solids during backwashing. (See section 4-2-7-1, appendix M of this section 4-2-7.)
            (3)   A separate private sewage disposal system designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this section.
   (M)   Servicing, Cleaning, Transporting And Disposing Of Wastes From Private Sewage Disposal Systems:
      1.   General: The collection, storage, transportation, and disposal of all septage shall be handled in accordance with this subsection (M).
      2.   Truck Identification: The name under which the business is conducted and the address of each contractor shall be painted on each side of every pumper truck operated by him. The letters shall be easily legible and at least three inches (3") high.
      3.   Equipment Inspection: Equipment shall be subject to inspection and approval by a representative of the department of the Village at any reasonable time; and upon request, shall be available for inspection at a designated location.
      4.   Vehicle Construction And Equipment: Each vehicle used for collection and transportation of waste shall be equipped with a leak-proof and tightly sealed tank for septage hauling. The interior and exterior sections of all portable containers, pumps, hoses, tools, or other implements which have been contaminated shall be rinsed clean after each use and the rinsings shall be disposed of such that no health hazard or nuisance results. Trucks and tanks shall comply with the following:
         a.   The vehicle shall be equipped with either a vacuum pump or other type of pump which is self-priming and will not allow any seepage from the diaphragm or other packing glands.
         b.   The discharge nozzle will be located so that there is no flow or drip onto any portion of the truck.
         c.   The discharge nozzle shall be capped when not in use.
      5.   Seepage Disposal Site: Each licensed contractor engaged in septage disposal shall file with the department, and each year amend, a statement describing the location and methods of disposal of septage. Methods of septage disposal approved by the department are as follows:
         a.   Discharge To A Municipal Sanitary Sewer System: Discharge to a Municipal sanitary sewer system is approved when the Municipality has approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to receive septage from private sewage disposal systems; and the contractor has written approval from the Municipality to discharge septage into the system.
         b.   Application To Agricultural Land: Septage may be applied to agricultural land provided the following criteria are met:
            (1)   Depth: The depth to the groundwater table or to fractured limestone formations is at least four feet (4') below the ground surface.
            (2)   Disposal: The septage is disposed of in the following manner:
               A. It originates from private sewage disposal systems which treat only domestic sewage;
               B. It is not applied to land which has been saturated by rainfall during the twenty four (24) hour period preceding the intended application time;
               C. It is not applied to land with water ponded upon it;
               D. It is not applied to land within one hundred fifty feet (150') of wells, homes, or other water supplies, ponds, or streams;
               E. It is not applied to land having greater than five percent (5%) slope;
               F. It is not applied to land that is intended to grow root vegetables, or other low growing fruits and vegetables which may be eaten raw;
               G. It is applied at a rate which does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons of septage per acre per month;
               H. Where it is determined by the department or the Village that a nuisance condition exists, then the septage shall be incorporated into the soil.
            (3)   Discharge To Sludge Lagoons Or Sludge Drying Beds: Discharge to a sludge lagoon or drying bed must be approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, or the owner/operator of the lagoon or drying bed must have a permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to receive septage from the contractor. If the contractor is going to construct a sludge lagoon or drying bed, a permit will be necessary from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to construct and operate the proposed facility.
            (4)   Discharge To An Incinerator Device: Discharge of septage to an incinerator must be approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or the owner/operator of the incinerator must have a permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to receive septage from the contractor.
            (5)   Discharge To A Sanitary Landfill: Discharge to a sanitary landfill must be approved by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency or the owner/operator of the landfill must have a permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to receive the septage from the contractor.
      6.   Other Wastes: Automotive grease, oil, grit, or toxic wastes, or any waste other than septage shall not be applied to agricultural land.
   (N)   Minimum Performance Standards For Private Sewage Disposal Contractors:
      1.   General: All private sewage disposal contractors working within the corporate limits of the Village shall be licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health pursuant to 225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 225/4. All notification forms, plans and percolation test results, and copies thereof, shall bear the seal of a registered professional engineer. The affixing of a registered professional engineer's seal to any work which has not been done by, or under the professional supervision, of the registered professional engineer is a violation of the Illinois Professional Engineering Act and the Village shall cause the Act to be enforced.
         a.   Installers Of Private Sewage Disposal Systems: Licensed contractors who install or repair private sewage disposal systems within the corporate limits of the Village shall:
            (1)   Obtain a permit from the Building Officer prior to the commencement of a new system or repair. The application for the permit shall be in writing on forms provided for this purpose and shall include at a minimum: name of the property owner, legal description of the property, existing and proposed contours, location of any lakes, streams, surface and subsurface drainageways within one hundred feet (100') of the system, water table elevation, location of any well and potable water lines, locations and results of percolation tests, design calculations and location and dimension of the system (including reserve seepage field).
            (2)   Construct or repair the private sewage disposal system in accordance with this section.
            (3)   Comply with the inspection requirements in subsection 4-2-8(C) of this chapter.
         b.   Pumpers And Tank Cleaners: Contractors who pump, service and clean septic tanks and dispose of their contents shall:
            (1)   Notify the department or the Village of the site utilized for disposal, and of any changes in the site of disposal.
            (2)   Comply with all requirements of subsection (M) of this section.
            (3)   Provide an annual estimate of the total gallons of septage disposed of at each site. This estimate shall be given at the time application is made for license renewal.
      2.   Nonperformance Of Private Sewage Disposal Services: Licensed private sewage disposal contractors who have not installed, modified, or renovated any systems or have not serviced or cleaned any private sewage disposal systems during the preceding year, shall so indicate on the renewal application to the department at the time application is made for license renewal.
      3.   Enforcement: Failure to comply with the minimum performance standards of this section, shall constitute sufficient grounds for suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a license. The department's "Rules and Regulations of Practice and Procedure in Administrative Hearings" (77 Ill. Adm. Code 100) will govern such actions.
   (O)   Appendices: The appendices are incorporated in section 4-2-7-1 of this section 4-2-7.
   (P)   Prerequisite To Building Permit: The Building Officer shall be provided with adequate proof of compliance with this section prior to the issuance of a building permit.
   (Q)   Enforcement: The Board of Health shall administer and enforce this section to the extent not preempted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Ord. 18-09, 8-27-2018, eff. 1-1-2019; amd. Ord. 20-02, 1-27-2020; Ord. 20-08, 4-27-2020)